Quetta, June 23, 2026
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Quetta, organized a seminar under the National Exporters Training Program (NETP) focusing on agriculture/horticulture (olives, almonds, and vegetables) and Livestock Holding. The event brought together exporters, farmers, academia, government departments, development organizations, and researchers to highlight the export potential of Balochistan’s agriculture, horticulture, and livestock sectors.
The seminar commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Noor Ali Achakzai, Director TDAP Quetta, who emphasized TDAP’s role in export promotion and the significance of NETP. Mr. Taj Muhammad Barech, Senior Vice President, Quetta Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry, highlighted the province’s agricultural and livestock potential. Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, Assistant Manager PHDEC Quetta, presented an overview of horticulture export potential and key value chain challenges and export non-compliances and way forward.
A comprehensive session on National Exporters Training Programme, four modules, were delivered by Muhammad Idrees, Assistant Director, Focal person for NETP and Mr. Muhammad Sharif, Executive Officer TDAP Quetta, covering export procedures, documentation, financing, payment terms, and marketing strategies. Mr. Rizwan, Deputy Manager, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) also participated in the session, and delivered a comprehensive presentation on the role of PSW in making the export processes and procedures seamless and efficient for exporters.
During the interactive session, participants identified key challenges including lack of slaughterhouses, inadequate cold chain infrastructure, absence of corporate farming, and gaps in real-time agricultural data. Strong export demand for apples, chillies and other horticultural products from Balochistan was also noted.
The session recommended establishment of olive processing plants (up to 2000 kg/hr capacity), formation of a multi-stakeholder working committee, and organization of national and international exhibitions to promote exports.
The seminar concluded with remarks by Mr. Attaullah Mengal, Vice President, Quetta Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry. Active participation from all stakeholders was observed, and it was agreed that coordinated efforts are essential to strengthen Balochistan’s export potential.